The 2026 Venice Biennale will proceed in line with the late curator Koyo Kouoh’s vision.
The 2026 Venice Biennale will move forward with the curatorial framework developed by Koyo Kouoh before her death, maintaining the title In Minor Keys and her planned thematic direction. A team of five close collaborators, handpicked by Kouoh, will carry out her vision, emphasizing sensory engagement with art rather than a direct response to global crises.
Willy Chavarria is the sole American menswear finalist for the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Awards.
Willy Chavarria is the only American menswear designer shortlisted for the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Awards, joining a tight roster of finalists that includes French label EGONlab and three womenswear designers. The nomination caps a decade of Chavarria’s work and marks a continued expansion of his presence on the Paris stage.
Maria Grazia Chiuri and her daughter have restored Rome’s abandoned Teatro della Cometa.
Maria Grazia Chiuri and her daughter, Rachele Regini, have restored Rome’s long-abandoned Teatro della Cometa, reviving a 233-seat cultural landmark. Their four-year renovation honors the legacy of the theatre’s original founder, Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt, while reimagining the space for contemporary programming across genres.
100 artifacts from the collection of Napoleon expert Pierre-Jean Chalençon are headed to auction.
Sotheby’s Paris will auction 100 artifacts from the collection of Napoleon specialist Pierre-Jean Chalençon, including military regalia, coronation relics, and a signature bicorne hat. Chalençon amassed the trove over decades before financial strain forced the sale, offering an unusually intimate glimpse into both Napoleon’s personal life and imperial image.
Italian fashion entities have signed a proposal in favor of supply chain accountability.
Several major Italian fashion associations have signed a regional protocol aimed at addressing labor abuses in the supply chain, following judicial investigations involving factories linked to brands like Dior, Armani, and Valentino. The agreement introduces a voluntary digital platform for monitoring compliance with labor and tax laws, though industry leaders have called for broader national legislation and raised concerns about data privacy.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Musée Carnavalet shines a light on Paris through the lens of Agnès Varda.
Gucci’s new tennis collection is simply bellissima.
The donors and foundations stepping in and stepping up to fund the arts.
Sydney Sweeney confirms an “unhinged” new season of Euphoria.
